City of Carson

Public Hearing Regarding Application to
FY2011 CDBG Program for WWTP EColi Disinfection Project
Public Hearing Regarding Iowa Waste Systems Contract

Regular City Council Meeting Followed

October 11, 2010

Mayor Taylor called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 PM regarding 2011 CDBG Application for WWTP Ecoli Disinfection.  No comments were made.  Weuve made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:31 PM, seconded by Strong – 5 ayes. 
Mayor Taylor called the Public Hearing to order at 7:31 PM regarding Iowa Waste Systems Contract.  No comments were made.  Damgaard made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.
Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order 7:32 PM. 
Present: Weuve, Damgaard, Strong, Jones, White
Damgaard made a motion to approve agenda, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.
Public was present and no comments were made.
Debra Peterson with Progress Pottawattamie was present to discuss the 2010 Casino Vote that will be on the ballot on November 2, 2010. 
Weuve made a motion to set the city surplus auction reserve for the Garbage Truck at no less than $15,000, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. 
Maintenance Reports were given regarding tree plantings, mowing, and servicing of water pumps. 
Mayor Taylor recommended Council would table the Iowa Waste Systems contract until further resolution and research is done.  Damgaard made a motion to table Resolution 2010-30 (Approve Iowa Waste Systems Association Revised Contract), seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 
Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-31 (Authorize Chief Elected Official and City Clerk to Proceed with an Application for RISE Grant Funds), seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes roll call vote: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong.  Motion carried. 
Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-32 (Approve Adding Eric Weuve, Mayor Pro-Tem to Bank Signature Card), seconded by White – 4 ayes roll call vote: Damgaard, White, Jones, Strong.  1 abstain:  Weuve.  Motion carried.  Bruce Damgaard will remain able to sign on the account. 
White made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-33 (Approve Adding Kristina Hansen and Eric Weuve to the list of City officials with Access to City Safety Deposit Box), seconded by Strong – Roll call vote 4 ayes: Damgaard, White, Jones, Strong.  1 abstain: Weuve.  Motion carried. 
Damgaard made a motion to approve Ordinance 200 (Add Subsection for Park Occupancy Limitation Rule – 1st Reading, waived 2nd & 3rd Reading), seconded by Weuve – Roll call vote 4 ayes:  Damgaard, White, Weuve, Strong.  1 nay: Jones.  Motion carried. 
Weuve made a motion to approve the Iowa Codification Legislative Updates SF434 and SF2381 as recommended by the City Clerk, seconded by White – 5 ayes. 
Damgaard made a motion to authorize the City Clerk to begin accepting Pre-Applications for Low Income Water Bill Relief Program, seconded by Strong – 5 ayes. 
Discussion was held regarding 2010 TIF Debt Certification and possible future TIF Projects. 
Weuve made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by White – 5 ayes.  The Consent agenda consisted of September 13, 2010 minutes, October 2010 bills, September 2010 Clerk & Treasurer reports, Overtime Report, Community Center Reports, Utility Report, Fire Department Report, Sheriff’s Report, Building Permit Report.
Weuve made a motion to adjourn at 8:36 PM, seconded by White – 5 ayes. 
ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                      Lyndon Taylor, Mayor


City of Carson September 2010 Revenues:  General Fund $13,864.63; Road Use $6,423.02; Community Center Cap Proj $100.00; TIF $13,379.47; Employee Benefit Levy $404.98; Tort Liability $595.56; Water $12,517.95; Sewer $11,436.59; Garbage $6,125.45; Debt Service Levy $6,300.52.  Total Revenues $71,148.17.  City of Carson September 2010 Expenses:  General Fund $17,515.67; Road Use $9,191.60; Water $9,014.69; Sewer $16,644.99; Garbage $4,736.56.  Total Expenses $57,103.51.